Tag: executive presence

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Are You Coachable?

It’s not a new question. It’s asked about Athletes. It’s asked about Actors.  Without a response of yes, natural, born-with-it talent will only get you so

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Bosses: Is Your Door Really Open?

“We have an open-door policy here.” How many times have you told someone this statement because you want them to know you are available to listen?

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Who’s Responsible for the Toner?

When I’m standing at the copier and noticing that the black and white copies are beginning to fade into nothingness, my first question is always, “who’s

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The Voice of an Email

Warning: Reading email on your smartphone can cause miscommunication. The size of the screen seems to impact the “voice” of an email. At least it may

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Your Thinking Voice

Sometimes when we are thinking as we are answering, we use a different voice. To the listener, it can sound as if you are “in your

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Take a Bow

Have you practiced your communication bow? When people give you praise or a compliment, are you able to gracefully receive it, or do you shrug it